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The short and simple answer to that question is, any exercise is right!  There is no one-size-fits-all regimen that works for everybody. Besides just finding what excites and motivates you, you may also have to consider what types of exercise would be truly right for your body type or constitution. A holistic approach to fitness […]

Remember when you were young and your parents constantly reminded you to stand up straight, eat your vegetables, and go play outside? Those roles often reverse as the years go by. Now you’re the one trying to persuade your parents to do what’s best for them. Grown children understandably get alarmed when they see once-vigorous […]

People are always on the lookout for ways to push themselves and increase their output during a workout. Is drinking caffeine beforehand the answer? Research has shown that consuming a caffeinated beverage can increase performance and energy levels. And a study at the University of Illinois reported that drinking two to three cups of coffee […]

Michael A. Fish (pictured)  is owner of Practical Fitness Nashville, a gym that specializes in personal training for older adults. Here he explains why it’s never too late to get on that exercise bike! If you’re in the gym and you see a swarm of older adults strutting down the hallway to the fitness center […]

According to 1 Hour a day, an organization pushing for kids to get more exercise at home and at school, “the health of America’s children is poor—so poor that this generation is expected to be the first in our country’s history to experience a shorter life expectancy than their parents. This is unacceptable and will […]

Ballroom dancing may not be the most obvious way to get, and keep, fit but as Marielle Suddarth finds as she talks to Shalene Archer, it’s an interesting and effective alternative to going to the gym. “I think there are very, very few other (physical) activities that can hit you intellectually, emotionally, and socially,” says […]

Are you looking for a new fitness class to try? One of the best parts about living in a fast-growing city like Nashville is the high number of budget-friendly fitness classes that are continuing to pop up all throughout the city. From kickboxing, to cross-fit, to yoga, here are a handful of places to give […]

  Carrie Underwood tells SELF.com  how she makes fitness a priority—and finds a deck of cards a useful tool in keeping healthy.To keep her workouts interesting, Underwood turns to a deck of cards. “I’ll assign a move to each suit, then flip over a card and do the number of [reps that corresponds with the […]

Nashville may be known as Music City, but there is more here in the city than the melodious sounds we are accustomed to. It also includes the sounds of relaxing and breathing that only yoga can bring. Rachel Kirsch talks to some Yoga Center owners. “Namaste. Technically it means “I bow to you” and is […]

Here is an excerpt of a great and helpful article by Brian Syuki (@ifocusonfitness) on www.care2.com 1. Apply sunscreen when going outside. Research shows that sunscreen can help keep your skin looking younger and even lower risk of skin cancer. 2. Meditate every day. It’ll give you lots of energy and lower your stress levels. Stress is […]

                            A new Manduu Fitness center has opened in Brentwood. Manduu utilizes EMS technology that has been used in orthopedic rehabilitation and other medical applications for years. It results in ”an ultra-low-impact strength fitness program that compresses a comprehensive, full-body workout into […]

Marathons may be out (for most) seniors, but exercise is still important. Makenzie Jones looks at some options and where you can go locally to join other seniors in keep fit sessions Just like it is not wise nor beneficial to cram for a test at the last minute, you can’t make up years of […]